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Old-Fashioned Rhubarb Cake

Deliciously Cozy Old-Fashioned Rhubarb Cake Recipe

Indulge in this Old-Fashioned Rhubarb Cake, a nostalgic dessert that's easy to make and full of comforting flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Rhubarb Fresh or frozen, if frozen, toss with flour
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure lightly for fluffiness
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cake
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted, you can use margarine for dairy-free
  • 2 large Eggs For binding
  • 1 cup Milk Dairy-free option available
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder For leavening
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure for best flavor
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavor
For the Warm Butter Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Richness for the sauce
  • 1/4 cup Butter Use unsalted for flavor control
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar To sweeten the sauce
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds depth to the flavor
  • a pinch Salt Enhances flavors

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • Toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Melt the butter and let cool slightly. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla, then mix until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in the chopped rhubarb until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour batter into the greased pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. While the cake bakes, prepare the warm butter sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, then stir in sugar and cream until dissolved.
  8. Add vanilla and salt, simmer for a minute, then remove from heat.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes before slicing. Serve with warm butter sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

If using frozen rhubarb, dust with flour before adding to prevent excess moisture.

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